Rule 21-212 Supervisory duties.
Rule Text
A. A judge shall require court staff, court officials, and others subject to the judge’s direction and control to act in a manner consistent with the judge’s obligations under this Code.
B. A judge with supervisory authority for the performance of other judges shall take reasonable measures to ensure that those judges properly discharge their judicial responsibilities, including the prompt disposition of matters before them.
C. A judge shall not direct court personnel to engage in conduct on the judge’s behalf or as the judge’s representative when such conduct would violate the Code if undertaken by the judge.
D. A judge shall not retaliate against court personnel who refuse to engage in conduct that would violate the Code if undertaken by the judge.
Amendment history: Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 11-8300-045, effective January 1, 2012. Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 11-8300-045, effective January 1, 2012.